Florida criminal charge
Airbag Antitheft Act in Florida
Airbag Antitheft Act is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 860.145. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 860.145.
What is the penalty for airbag antitheft act in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Knowing possession, sale, or installation of stolen or tampered airbag — Applies when a person knowingly possesses, sells, or installs a stolen uninstalled airbag, a new or salvaged airbag with removed/altered/defaced part identification number, or an airbag taken from a stolen motor vehicle.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Knowing possession, sale, or installation of stolen or tampered airbag — Applies when a person knowingly possesses, sells, or installs a stolen uninstalled airbag, a new or salvaged airbag with removed/altered/defaced part identification number, or an airbag taken from a stolen motor vehicle.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Recordkeeping and disclosure violations — Applies when a person fails to maintain complete and accurate records, prepare complete and accurate documents, provide required information upon request, or properly disclose that an airbag is salvaged.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Recordkeeping and disclosure violations — Applies when a person fails to maintain complete and accurate records, prepare complete and accurate documents, provide required information upon request, or properly disclose that an airbag is salvaged.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is airbag antitheft act classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowing possession, sale, or installation of stolen or tampered airbag | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies when a person knowingly possesses, sells, or installs a stolen uninstalled airbag, a new or salvaged airbag with removed/altered/defaced part identification number, or an airbag taken from a stolen motor vehicle. | Fla. Stat. § 860.145(4)(a) |
| Recordkeeping and disclosure violations | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Applies when a person fails to maintain complete and accurate records, prepare complete and accurate documents, provide required information upon request, or properly disclose that an airbag is salvaged. | Fla. Stat. § 860.145(4)(b) |
Common questions about airbag antitheft act in Florida
Is airbag Antitheft Act a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: airbag Antitheft Act ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.145.
Knowing possession, sale, or installation of stolen or tampered airbag: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 860.145(4)(a)) · Recordkeeping and disclosure violations: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 860.145(4)(b))
What are the penalties for airbag Antitheft Act in Florida?
Penalties for airbag Antitheft Act in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers airbag Antitheft Act?
Airbag Antitheft Act is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.145 (Airbag Antitheft Act).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.